Finding the Third Proportional to 485,028 and 1,058,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 485,028 and 1,058,160 is: 2,308,531.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
485,028 : 1,058,160 = 1,058,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
485,028/1,058,160 = 1,058,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
485,028x = 1,058,160 × 1,058,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
485,028x = 1,119,702,585,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,119,702,585,600/485,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,308,531.85
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